scholarly journals A Brief Literature Review on Structure, Conduct and Performance Paradigm: Critical Analysis for the Indian Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 27-32
Author(s):  
Khushboo . ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Indian Industry ◽  
Indian Context ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Compare And Contrast ◽  
Econometric Technique

The paper critically reviews the famous study of the SCP paradigm in the Indian context. It also tries to compare and contrast both paper by Athreye & Sandeep Kapur[4] and Bhandari [5] concerning the research question, data, and model used, econometric technique, and finally, results. Keywords: Performance Paradigm, Indian Industry, Critical Analysis.

scholarly journals Microfinance institutions' failure to address poverty: A narrative critical literature review

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Sigurður Guðjónsson
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Microfinance Institutions ◽  
Line Searches ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Dual Performance ◽  
Critical Literature

This critical literature review begins by giving a short introduction to the microfinance industry. Microfinance institutions (MFIs) are explained and an account is given of their dual performance goals of financial performance (‘financial sustainability’) and social performance (‘outreach’). While MFIs’ social performance is directly aimed at poverty reduction, it is noteworthy that often they fail to address poverty (i.e., they fail to deliver outreach). The aim of the paper is to answer the following research question: Why have microfinance institutions (MFIs) failed to address poverty? In order to establish the reason, the first step is to look at how the MFIs are managed and controlled, i.e. to examine MFIs’ corporate governance literature. This critical literature review was conducted using systematic on-line searches in the databases Scopus and Web of Knowledge; the main key words used were microfinance, gender, corporate governance and performance. The unconvincing nature of the findings of a review of the corporate governance literature suggests that another factor should be taken into consideration: that of gender; after all, MFIs are mainly used by women. The findings from reviewing the microfinance literature suggests that microfinance gender literature may explain why MFIs have not adequately addressed poverty, but this literature consists of a few studies only and further studies are needed. The literature on gender in general is more substantial, however. Some account of it will be given in this literature review. The findings of this literature review should benefit policymakers on the one hand, who are in a position to advance gender equality, while on the other hand it should be of use to academics, who can research MFIs in relation to gender; further studies of gender in MFIs are encouraged.

scholarly journals A structured literature review of corporate governance and performance research within an emerging country setting

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Camelia Lungu ◽  
Pompei Mititean ◽  
Chirata Caraiani ◽  
Daniela Constantinescu
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Emerging Countries ◽  
Company Performance ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Emerging Country ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Structured Literature Review

Research Question: The research proposition is to identify the particular interest of researchers, their work visibility and features, as well as the trend in the literature for corporate governance and corporate performance area of research from an emerging country perspective. Motivation: The relationship between corporate governance and company performance is a widely debated topic in the literature. Regardless of the popularity of the topic addressed in the accounting literature, little research focused on carrying out a structured literature review in emerging countries. Idea: The objective of this study is to debate on the relevance that the Romanian researchers has given to the study of the corporate governance and performance relationship. Data: The database selected for the research is Web of Science, counting a total number of 114 papers included in the study. Tools: A Structured Literature Review (SLR) is conducted, analysing the research published by the Romanian academics, referring to corporate governance and the performance of the companies. Findings: The results illustrate multiple waves both in the interest of the researchers, as well as in the validation of their research. Most of the studies engage a quantitative methodology, focusing on the national companies’ policies of corporate governance. Furthermore, the authors concentrate within three main universities in the country. Contribution: This paper provides an approach to discover under-investigating topics and methods, thus being a starting point for researchers who will further study this subject. It may have direct implications especially in the academic environment of the European emerging countries.

scholarly journals The Determinant of Organizational Culture and Its Impact on Organization: A Conceptual Framework

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Rita Aryani ◽  
Widodo Widodo
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Organizational Communication ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Job Involvement ◽  
And Performance

This research was conducted to find a conceptual framework of organizational culture that can be relied upon to build and develop organizations. Research methods use a literature review by relying on data sourced from various relevant literature, both books, and journals. The data were analyzed by critical analysis. The results of the study found a conceptual framework of organizational culture mediating the effect of transformational leadership and organizational communication media on motivation, organizational commitment, job satisfaction, engagement, job involvement, innovation, OCB, productivity and performance. This conceptual framework can be utilized by academics, researchers and practitioners in the future as an effort to build and develop highly competitive organizations.

scholarly journals The Indian Institutes of Management: Need for Fresh Perspectives

1993 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
Asit Banerji
Keyword(s):  
Management Education ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Indian Industry ◽  
Indian Context ◽  
Education In India ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Centres Of Excellence

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), conceived as centres of excellence, were expected to provide a leadership role in the field of management education in the country. Since IIMs have been in existence for about three decades, there is a need to reflect upon their impact on the Indian industry and economy. In this article, Asit Banerji examines the role and performance of IIMs and argues for a re-examination of various issues involved in management education in India. Readers may recall that in the October-December 1992 issue of Vikalpa, we had carried four contributions on the theme ‘Management Education’ wherein various issues such as developments in the field of management education, role of management schools, evolution of IIMs, etc. were discussed. This article by Asit Banerji is a continuation of the debate on the role of business schools, especially IIMs, in the Indian context.

The Music World in Phoenix: Insights from a Cultural Planning Study where the Lights are Darkest and the Sounds Mute!

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 1507-1526
Author(s):  
Carlos José Lopes Balsas
Keyword(s):  
Research Question ◽  
Musical Instrument ◽  
Urban Revitalization ◽  
Wealth Creation ◽  
Cultural Planning ◽  
Edge City ◽  
Art Form ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Compare And Contrast

Music is an art form and a mean of expression and performance. The instruments utilized to produce musical sound are as varied as the sounds desired and the materials and technologies utilized to produce it. The memorialization and celebration of sounds (and instruments) in specialized museums, such as Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), is simultaneously a philanthropic investment and a wealth creation strategy. Based on an in-depth analysis of MIM’s location, planning, operations and growth ventures, this article answers the research question of whether edge city cultural investments work against institutionalized urban revitalization political agendas aimed at partially reversing sprawl development tendencies. I utilize Petula Clark’s ‘Downtown’ and Pedro Barroso’s ‘Tanta Gente’ songs to compare and contrast an institutionalized urban revitalization vision with real estate strategies aimed at capitalizing on inexpensive land in the suburbs. I argue that MIM’s launch in north Phoenix in 2010 is marred in the practically mute unsustainable patterns of metropolitan development so common in the pre-2008–2009 crisis reality of the U.S. Southwest. The key finding is a set of implications at the intersection of cultural planning and environmental citizenship in North America and beyond.

scholarly journals Global media flows: A qualitative review of research methods in audio-visual flow studies

2018 ◽  
Vol 81 (6-8) ◽  
pp. 748-767
Author(s):  
Catalina Iordache ◽  
Leo Van Audenhove ◽  
Jan Loisen
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Visual Content ◽  
Global Media ◽  
Film And Television ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Media Flows

Recent developments in the online distribution and consumption of audio-visual content have brought relevant changes to the transnational flow of content. Thus, the need for a theoretical and methodological rejuvenation of flows research has been signalled. The aim of the present study is to analyse the different flow studies throughout time, following a series of parameters such as research question, methodology and scale of study. This article is a systematic literature review of 30 flow studies on film and television programmes, published between 1974 and 2014. The methods used by the studies are brought into focus and discussed thoroughly, in light of the method of data collection, the type of data used and the method of data analysis. Main findings show an evolution towards more detailed research, to include more contextual factors, an increased use of secondary data, as well as more focused regional and comparative studies.

scholarly journals SURFACE ROUGHNESS CONSIDERATIONS IN DESIGN FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A LITERATURE REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 2841-2850
Author(s):  
Didunoluwa Obilanade ◽  
Christo Dordlofva ◽  
Peter Törlind
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Reduction Potentials ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
Post Process ◽  
Accessibility Issues ◽  
End Use ◽  
And Performance

AbstractOne often-cited benefit of using metal additive manufacturing (AM) is the possibility to design and produce complex geometries that suit the required function and performance of end-use parts. In this context, laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is one suitable AM process. Due to accessibility issues and cost-reduction potentials, such ‘complex’ LPBF parts should utilise net-shape manufacturing with minimal use of post-process machining. The inherent surface roughness of LPBF could, however, impede part performance, especially from a structural perspective and in particular regarding fatigue. Engineers must therefore understand the influence of surface roughness on part performance and how to consider it during design. This paper presents a systematic literature review of research related to LPBF surface roughness. In general, research focuses on the relationship between surface roughness and LPBF build parameters, material properties, or post-processing. Research on design support on how to consider surface roughness during design for AM is however scarce. Future research on such supports is therefore important given the effects of surface roughness highlighted in other research fields.

Enriching the Construct of Workplace Spirituality with Insights from Indian Philosophy and its Empirical Validation in Indian Context

2021 ◽  
pp. 227797522110161
Author(s):  
Anadi Saran Pande ◽  
Neerja Pande
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Indian Philosophy ◽  
Workplace Spirituality ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Empirical Validation ◽  
Indian Context

The purpose of this paper is to proffer an enrichment of the workplace spirituality (WS) construct using tenets of Indian philosophy, and to select and execute an instrument for empirical validation of the construct to assess its cross-regional universality. The literature review was undertaken and the most accepted construct and its accompanying instrument, both developed by Ashmos and Duchon, were identified. The chosen construct was then evaluated and critiqued by leveraging tenets of Samkhya, Yoga and Vedanta, the three most influential Indian philosophies. Subsequently, a survey was conducted on Indian managers working across various industries and regions in India. Factor analysis resulted in validation of cross-geographical universality of the WS construct. However, participants’ responses throw up factors with distinctively contrasting difference vis-à-vis the previous study. A plausible explanation built on the essence of Indian philosophy is attempted, and opportunities for future research are identified.

A critical analysis of supply chain risk management content: a structured literature review

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surya Prakash ◽  
Gunjan Soni ◽  
Ajay Pal Singh Rathore
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Supply Chain Risk Management ◽  
Supply Chain Risk ◽  
Marked Rise ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Risk Management Process

Purpose The research on supply chain risk management (SCRM) is visibly on the rise, although its literature still lacks the state of the art that critically analyzes its content. The SCRM literature seems to require studies that utilize risk typology, sources of risk, etc. for reviewing the topic. The purpose of this paper is to bridge the gap by synthesizing the information obtained from 343 articles across 85 journals. This study also presents a critical analysis of the content of SCRM in a structured manner to identify the directions for future research. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review (SLR) was devised and adopted, which involved the selection, classification, and evaluation of 343 research articles published over a period of 11 years (2004-2014). The content of extant SCRM literature was critically analyzed and synthesized from the perspective of the risk management process (RMP). Findings The analysis of extant literature shows that there is a marked rise in research in the SCRM area, especially after the year 2005. It was observed that not only risk but also different forms of uncertainties make supply chain (SC) operations difficult to manage. The SCRM actions yielded most benefits when their implementation was at chain or network level and managed strategically. The analysis also reveals that the manufacturing sector is most affected by risks and highly investigated by researchers. Practical implications A complete process for SCRM based on risk stratification, objectives of risk management, and RMP will be a guiding model for firms to manage risks. The research gaps identified and future directions provided here will encourage researchers and managers to devise new methods, tools, and techniques to address the risks in modern SC operations. Originality/value An SLR and risk-based content classification of SCRM literature were performed. To identify, locate, select, and analyze the SCRM literature, a structured and systematic process was adopted with some very rarely used methods such as two levels of search keywords, and strings were formulated to locate the most relevant articles in major academic databases.

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